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on the cover 18

Local Family the bachman family (Z)

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Lincoln realty group

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inspiring our youth (Z)

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faces in the crowd erika sanchez (Z)

boys & Girls clubs of carlsbad

features

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student stars (Z)

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YOUR NEIGHBOR’S RECIPE

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seaside soiree photos (Z)

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tournament of the bands (Z)

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community volunteer (Z)

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in our own backyard

Boys & Girls Clubs of Carlsbad

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gems of la costa

Take a walk through the doors where young lives are changed.

In this issue we talk with Pat Maldi, the director of marketing and special events for the clubs, and learn about the future of the programs, including a brand new Bressi Ranch Clubhouse opening in January.

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home tips

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before-n-after weight loss

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carlsbad lightning soccer

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3v movement

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the pritchett girls’ pumpkin muffins

taffy cannon

a sunny wonderland

the perfect present

stop bullying now

departments

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kimberly & megan chang-haines

Cover Photo:

Anaya Feasell enjoys being a part of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Carslbad.

Cover photo by Soul of Photography (Z)

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COMMUNITY calendar SPORTS calendar COMMUNITY STUFF Out & About REAL ESTATE WATCH Library schedule Community chalkboard

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:::: FROM THE PUBLISHER It Takes a Team It has been three years since ZCode Media published its first issue with Zcode Magazine. Although we had a clear vision and determination, at the time it was hard to predict the growth and popularity that would impart on the first publication of 92127 and the eight additional zip code titles that followed.

What started as a basic concept – to publish a magazine that we (my wife and I) actually wanted to read – has now developed into something much bigger than its original home-based two person operation. In fact, ZCode has evolved into a truly dynamic team of hard-working individuals.

What does it take to build a good team? This seems like an easy enough question. I wish I had a simple answer. The fact is, I believe that luck plays a significant role. At ZCode Media, we have been lucky enough to build our company around incredibly dynamic and passionate people – all of whom share a strong belief in, and dedication to, the overall concept and goal of the magazines.

The ZCode Magazines would simply not be what they are today without our incredible team of individuals. From our editor to our creative director, our graphic designers to our production coordinators, our sales executives to our writers and photographers – it takes a great team (along with terrific readers) to make things happen.

Growing from a team of two people to a team of more than twenty strong, ZCode has a lot of things in store for 2013 and beyond. Be sure to check back in the upcoming issues to see what the team is working on.

All the best,

Derrick Breaux, PUBLISHER

Vol. 1, No. 3 TM

Publisher Derrick Breaux Editor Tara Pritchett Tara@ZCodeMedia.com 858-768-0808 Associate Editor Sarabeth McElhaney Creative Director Tyler McElhaney Director of Business Development Jessica Breaux Director of Interactive Marketing Michael Bielecki Senior Graphic Designer Katie Mott Graphic Designers Shamara Lane Mani Salazar Photography Soul of Photography Production Heather Lockwood Sally O’Neill Contributing Writers Jennifer Frakes Kelley Gusich Wynne Love Kathy Loy Michelle Tremblay Linda Frabl Amy Lehrer Advertising Sales Heather Reynolds Reynolds@ZCodeMedia.com 858-207-6316 92011 Magazine is published locally six times per year by Susco Media Inc. (dba ZCode Media / ZCode Magazines). © 2012 All Rights Reserved. Reproduction of any content in this publication without prior written permission is strictly prohibited.

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92024 Magazine

Stay Informed. Stay Connected.

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Take a quick look across town with some of the other ZCode Magazines.

Liquid Blue, a multi-award-winning international recording, touring act and cover band has been making noise for over 15 years. Founder Scott Stephens shares his story with us.

Use our ZGlass app on each cover for a video preview of the current issue!

salty sisters

Local Stories. Local Photos.

Two Leucadia locals make sweet and salty creations with big flavor at the Sea Salt Candy Company.

Exceptional eight grader Natasha Oslinger is confident, self-motivated, and not afraid to stand up for what she believes in.

For more information and articles, visit www.92024Magazine.com

92009 Magazine Inspiring our Youth

In this issue we talk with Pat Maldi, the director of marketing and special events for the Boys & Girls Club, and learn about the future of the programs.

A Force to be Reckoned With Surfrider Foundation activist, Darryl Hatheway is doing his part to preserve our oceans, waves, and beaches.

Books, Books, Books It’s all about putting the right book in a child’s hand for volunteer Jeanne Smith.

For more information and articles, visit www.92009Magazine.com

92131 Magazine sweet sounds Marshall Middle School Band, Orchestra and Jazz Band have become popular programs amongst local 92131 students. Director, Steve Steinberg, shares how those involved are developing an appreciation for music.

92127 Magazine On my Honor It is apparent The Scouts of the community are practicing their motto “On My Honor” by developing courage, exuding confidence and building character.

92064 Magazine on my honor The Scouts of the community are certainly taking their motto, “On my Honor” to a new level. These young kids are developing courage, exuding confidence and building character.

92130 Magazine N. Shores Softball The North Shore Girls Softball League is celebrating 25 years of teamwork, sportsmanship, camaraderie, and fun for all.

Families, volunteers, coaches, umpires, and athletes will kick off the season on February 8th at the

92128 Magazine heroes then & now VFW Post 7766 carries on a rich tradition of enhancing the lives of others through their continued service and dedication to promoting patriotism in the community.

92129 Magazine PQ LACROSSE Lacrosse has emerged in the community and the excitement is definitely present amongst players, parents, volunteers and coaches. PQ Lacrosse Club and the local high schools are eager to start their seasons.

Carmel Valley Rec Center.

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:::: COMMUNITY CALENDAR

DECEMBER

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Holiday at the Rancho

Enjoy holiday entertainment, a tree lighting ceremony, crafts, cookie decorating, and a very special visit by Santa. Get some holiday shopping done at the handmade craft boutique, and bring a blanket and chair for a holiday movie shown outdoors on the big screen. Admission includes access to crafts, Santa, cookie decorating, entertainment and the outdoor movie. Merchandise, food, beverages, horse and carriage rides and souvenir photos with Santa are available for an additional fee.

Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

2 Holiday Tree Lighting Carlsbad Village Faire Shopping Center, 92008 2 :00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

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6th Annual Toys for Tots Drive Hosted

by West Village

West Village will host its 6th annual holiday celebration and Toys for Tots Drive featuring a special appearance by Santa, Mrs. Claus and their elves. Festive holiday activities will include carolers, horse drawn carriage rides, cookie decorating, face painting and complimentary seasonal treats from Bistro West and West Steak and Seafood.

West Inn & Suites

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Winter Kids Event Presented by The Blue Angels - A Youth Ski and Snowboard Program Join in for a winter kids event to learn more about The Blue Angels – A Youth Ski and Snowboard Program and other fun winter camps and activities!

Winter-related activities for the kids, valuable information for parents, preseason conditioning tips, refreshments and fun will be had for the whole family. Come for prizes and giveaways by Spy, Ride, Billabong, Cliff Kid and Mountain High Resort. For more information and to RSVP contact Heidi Emery at 858.509.8926 or email info@blueangelsnow.com.

Pacific Sports Resort San Diego 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. www.BlueAngelSnow.com

5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Santa’s COASTER Express

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Oceanside Harbor Parade of Lights

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Families will have two chances to hop aboard the COASTER with trains departing Oceanside Transit Center at 10:00 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. On-board elves will lead Christmas carols amidst festive decorations as families are greeted by Santa Claus and his friends.

Boats of all sizes, decorated in holiday lights and ornaments circle Oceanside Harbor while onlookers watch from the beach, harbor, restaurants and boats.

Come join the fun, when Santa comes to the Shops at Village Faire, in Carlsbad Village, to take photos with your pups. At 12:30 p.m. there will be a group photo with Santa in front of the community tree. Pet Charities and pet-centric merchants will be on hand with gifts, goodies and ways to give back to the community.

Oceanside Transit Center

Oceanside Harbor

SHOPs at Village Faire

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10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. (parade begins at 7:00 p.m.)

Carlsbad “Pups on Parade”

9:00 a.m.

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JANUARY 13 – 18

San Diego Restaurant Week www.sandiegorestaurantweek.com

21 – 27 Farmers Insurance Open The PGA Tour comes to Carmel Valley as part of the FedEx Cup. TORREY PINES GOLF COURSE www.farmersinsuranceopen.com

26 Kids Marathon Mile at LEGOLAND 8:00 a.m. www.carlsbadmarathon.com

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TRI-CITY Carlsbad Marathon & ½ Marathon Westfield Plaza Camino Real Marathon Start: 6:15 a.m.

Half Marathon Start: 7:45 a.m www.carlsbadmarathon.com

Word Jumble - Happy new year!

1 TATSO

Recurring EVENTS

2 LCETAEERB

November 18 – January 6

4 COENTFI

Front Porch Gallery of Carlsbad Presents Coastal Artists Multimedia Exhibit

6 YJANRAU

Wednesdays through Fridays from 12 - 6 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays from 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

8 GITMIDHN

2903 Carlsbad Blvd. between Carlsbad Village Dr. and Grand Ave. www.frontporchgallery.org or www.coastal-artists.org

December 26 – January 8 Christmas Tree Recycling Collection and recycling of Christmas trees will be held the first two weeks following Christmas on your regular collection day. Trees taller than six feet must be cut in half. Please remove all decoration including tinsel, lights, ornaments and tree stands. Place the tree at the curb. Flocked trees cannot be recycled, so they will be collected by your trash collector.

3 SRDINEF 5 IOTUSNLREO 7 RPDAAE 9 LBAL 10 DLAERNCA 11 YALIMF 12 KIRWESROF ball

family

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calendar

friends

midnight

celebrate

fireworks

January

confetti

parade

toast

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:::: SPORTS CALENDAR

EVENTS Dec. 8

La Costa Canyon Elite Softball Clinic 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. www.lacostacanyonsoftball.com/clinic_flyer.pdf

Dec. 26 – 28

Carlsbad Lightning 3 day Holiday Rec Camp Sessions will be conducted by Nationally Certified Directors & Professional Coaches from the Carlsbad Lightning Soccer Club.

AVIARA PARK 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. http://clsc.us

Dec.26 – 28

Carlsbad Lightning 3 day Holiday Competitive Co-Ed Camp (U8 – U14) Designed for competitive players to work on their technical ability in a fun atmosphere.

AVIARA PARK 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. http://clsc.us

Dec. 26 – 29

So Cal Holiday Prep Classic

RECURRING

San Diego’s largest in-season high school girls basketball tournament in the Western Region.

Westview High School. www.socalholidayprepclassic.com

Carlsbad Youth Volleyball

Jan. 1 – 4

Carlsbad Youth Baseball

Open to ages 7-15 League runs April – June, 2013 www.usyvl.org

Jr. Camps at Aviara Golf Academy

Spring 2013 season registration is going on now.

4-5 day camps available year-round www.aviaragolfacademy.com/

Carlsbad Lightning Soccer Club

http://carlsbadyouthbaseball.org

Jan. 12 & 19

http://clsc.us

West Coast Road Runners Half & Full Marathon Training Program Orientation

Training Program for the San Diego Rock n Roll Half & Full Marathon or 14 other races. All paces welcome.

On-Going Registration.

8:00 a.m. www.wcroadrunners.com

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La Costa Youth Organization Baseball / Softball Spring 2013 season registration is going on now. www.lcyo.org

(dates & events subject to change)

Have a Sporting Event? log on to www.92011magazine.com to submit it!

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:::: STUDENT STARS

Environmentally

active

Kimberly and Megan Chang-Haines: Sisters Educating the Public on the Perils of Plastic Waste

by Linda Frabl | photos by Soul of Photography

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oinsettia Park sisters Kimberly and Megan Chang-Haines, a senior and a sophomore, respectively, at Pacific Ridge School, are quite well-rounded: both study German outside of school, play recreational league soccer, and are in student affairs (Kimberly as a student ambassador, and Megan as a Model UN participant). Both also worked at summer internships: Kimberly at the NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration), and Megan at a local attorney’s office. Plus, both have received merits: Kimberly twice won her school’s Founders Award for exemplifying its mission statement (living “a purposeful life”), and Megan was a Cox Conserves Heroes finalist for making an environmental difference in her community.

Combine their powers, and you’ve got seemingly superhuman sisters who can conquer whatever they wish – in this case, the plastic pollution problem. Their motivation began when

Name: Age: School: Grade: Parents:

Megan and Kimberly Chang-Haines 15 / 17 Pacific Ridge School 10 / 12 Silvia Chang, Bill Haines

Name of Group: New Ocean Blue Mission: By involving younger generations and assisting other organizations, New Ocean Blue educates people about the oceans’ garbage patches, uses grassroots tactics to eliminate unnecessary plastic pollution, and promotes the use of reusable materials.

Email: new_ocean_blue_@yahoo.com garbagepatchnomore@yahoo.com Website: www.newoceanblue.org Upcoming Events: Nov. 10th - Trash to Art at Pacific Beach Nov. 20th - A Day Without a Bag

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both came across an article detailing Captain Charles Moore’s discovery in 1997 of the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. Citing Captain Moore as an inspiration, Kimberly said, “He did not nonchalantly pass through the Pacific’s area of concentrated plastic. Instead, he leaped into action by identifying a problem, learning about the issue, and implementing potential solutions.”

Embodying Captain Moore’s spirit, Kimberly and Megan created their own nonprofit organization two years ago, “New Ocean Blue,” as a way to educate the public on the perils of plastic waste. Megan explained, “We realized how much of a problem the use of plastic really is, and identified that the solution will need to come from our generation.

The first plastic made is still in existence on earth; it hasn’t yet broken down into components!” To date, the sisters have hosted a “Trash to Art” show, made presentations in school classrooms, and are working towards a museum exhibit that will detail plastic’s journey through the food chain.

At school, Kimberly thrives in her biology and environmental science classes, and Megan’s favorite subject is history. In their free time, the sisters enjoy hitting the beach. Megan elaborated, “The beach is such a relaxing escape, and we can always further our cause by picking up plastic trash!”

In the future, Kimberly wants to pursue a science research career, and Megan intends to become a lawyer. For the time being, though, both are committed to New Ocean Blue. Megan added, “We are always looking for volunteers to help us run the organization.” Log onto www. newoceanblue.org to find out how you can make a difference. 

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:::: YOUR NEIGHBOR’S RECIPE The Pritchett Girls’

Ingredients 15 oz.

can of pumpkin Yellow Cake Mix

YES

...There are only two ingredients! No oil, eggs or water…nothing else. The end result is an amazing, incredibly moist muffin/cupcake with a hint of pumpkin flavor.

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Put cake mix and pumpkin puree into a bowl and beat until the mixture turns into a batter.

Place paper muffin holders in muffin tin(s). Fill muffin holders about 2/3 full with batter.

Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes.

Sprinkle with powdered sugar (if desired)

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*Serving size is dependent on cake mix and muffin size

Variations: • • • • • • • •

Use spice cake or chocolate cake mix for a different flavor.

Add a little milk for extra moist muffins.

Make mini muffins by using a mini muffin pan If you want extra flavor, add cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg.

Stir in some chocolate chips / butterscotch chips.

Use carrot cake instead of yellow cake and add raisins.

Turn it in to a cupcake by adding cream cheese frosting.

It works with gluten free cake mix too!

We want your recipe!!

Submit your favorite family recipe to 92011 Magazine online at www.92011magazine.com or email it to recipe@zcodemedia.com.

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Name of Chefs: The Pritchett Girls Ages: 8, 8 & 6 Community of Residence: San Diego Hobbies/Interests: Soccer, tennis, gymnastics and being anywhere where there is room to do cartwheels.

Favorite Local Activity: Roller skating in our alley with the neighbors, hanging out with friends and family and going to the beach and local parks.

About the Recipe: We heard about this recipe from a friend during recess/snack time at school and told our mom about it. She didn’t believe us when we said it only takes two ingredients. We proved her wrong! We dumped the yellow cake mix in a bowl and scooped out the pumpkin from the can. Our mom mixed it all together. We added chocolate chips and butterscotch chips. Then, with a little help, we scooped the batter in to paper muffin holders in a muffin pan. After about 30 minutes, they were done and we got to tell our mom, “We told ya so!” They were DELISH… especially after sprinkling them with powdered sugar. We can’t wait to try them with different flavors of cake. ¢

It’s Going to be a White Christmas at La Costa Resort and Spa by michelle tremblay

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hristmas Tree Lane was started 31 years ago by a group of women who wanted to raise money for the Boys & Girls Clubs,” explained Jenny Luttrell, Special Events Coordinator for the organization. “They wanted to create an event that would focus around a holiday that they loved – Christmas!”

With a theme of “A White Christmas,” this year’s highly anticipated event is expected to be more exciting than ever. The two-day extravaganza will take place December 7th through 8th at Carlsbad’s La Costa Resort and Spa, kicking off with an upscale fashion show luncheon that will highlight local designers. “The boutique fashion show luncheon is the perfect afternoon to spend with your girlfriends,” said Jenny. After the show, guests will be invited to browse and purchase clothing, jewelry, and purses featured in the show. The fundraiser will wrap up with an elegant gala dinner, including live entertainment

and lots of dancing, given in honor of the donors.

Of course, there will also be the traditional “tree viewing,” where guests will be given an opportunity to win beautiful Christmas Trees decorated by local artists.

This year’s committee chairs are Michele Burt and Kim Hensen. “They, along with a great committee of dedicated women, have worked tirelessly to bring this wonderful event to life,” said Jenny. “We are hoping to raise $115,000. This money helps to fund our seventeen clubs.”

Jenny shared that along with their fundraising efforts, she and the committee members really hope to get the public into the holiday spirit. “It will be the perfect event to kick off your holiday season!” exclaimed Jenny.

The event’s fashion show is being produced by Gretchen Productions. Other sponsors of the event include: California Bank and Trust and Greenbox Art and Culture. “We are currently looking for sponsors to be a part of this great event,” said Jenny. ¢ For more information on sponsorship, she encourages interested parties to contact her at jluttrell@sdyouth.org.

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:::: LOCAL FAMILY

the Life

The Bachman Family Thrives in South Carlsbad by kathy loy | photos by Soul of Photography

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here are people who “exist” in their environment and then, there is the Bachman family, who not only “embraces” their environment, but also makes it better for everyone else.

The Bachman family, parents Kirk and Lynn, and children, Brady and Brooks, could be walking advertisements for the beauty and benefits of South Carlsbad. “We love the ocean, the climate, the proximity to everything you could ever want to do,” said Lynn. “I've lived in many places around the country and Carlsbad offers the perfect ‘feel’. It is a small town atmosphere with all the amenities!”

Lynn and Kirk Bachman met each other shortly after graduating from college. Although they hit it off immediately, they were living on opposite coasts so a long distance relationship wasn’t in the cards.

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family information

Family: Kirk McNall Bachman, 51 Lynn Baxter Bachman, 49 Brady Baxter Bachman, 8 (3rd Grade) Brooks McNall Bachman, 6 (1st Grade) Community: Azure Cover, Aviara since 2002 Hometowns: Kirk - Walnut Creek, CA; Lynn - Eighty Four, PA Professions: Kirk - National Account Manager for Pfizer Lynn - Homemaker

Fourteen years later they met again – and married. Since Lynn moved here from Atlanta, living close to the Batiquitos Lagoon has helped with the transition. “The reason we chose our neighborhood is because of its proximity to the lagoon,” explained Lynn. “I needed to get used to the small-sized lots in this part of Carlsbad, and being so close to a natural preserve was an easy compromise.”

The Bachmans take advantage of everything Carlsbad has to offer, and they give back too. Their boys play soccer, baseball, flag football, and basketball. With each sport, Kirk or Lynn either act as a coach, team parent, or find a way to help in organizing team logistics. At their church, Lynn chairs a ministry program and directs the vacation bible school. She was also on the design team for the new Carlsbad Sage Creek High School. Kirk raises money each year to support athletes with physical challenges and together, they swim competitively.

Brady and Brooks attend Jefferson Elementary School where the Bachmans say the teachers are well-trained and experienced.

However, because of larger class sizes, Lynn spends a lot of time volunteering. “The teachers are amazing, but nothing can substitute for spending individual time with each student,” said Lynn. “I am just trying [to] free up some of the teacher's time so that they can do what they do best.” Lynn says it best when she explains why it’s so important to the Bachmans to give back to their community.

“We choose to invest our time in our schools, our church, our sports programs, etc., because it supports and strengthens a healthy environment for which we can all raise our families!” 

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:::: COMMUNITY STUFF Annual Garden of Lights to Feature Snow, Again!

San Diego Botanic Garden will present its annual Garden of Lights holiday event beginning on December 8. The Garden will be transformed into a dazzling winter wonderland with over 100,000 sparkling lights illuminating the Garden for a magical holiday experience.

Snow will blanket the Garden between December 8 – 13 and again from December 26 – 30. In addition, live music will fill the air nightly from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Beginning December 15, a team of Blond Belgian draft horses will provide wagon rides through the lower area of the Garden, the only way to see the lights in this part of the Garden at night. Santa will greet young and old alike each night before Christmas from 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m., in the brightly lit Gazebo, providing a terrific photo opportunity. Be sure to take advantage of the children’s activities, delight in the refreshments available for purchase and make a special visit to the Nutcracker Exhibit that will host over 50 nutcrackers. This is an event that will have you going year after year. Make it a tradition. Visit www.sdbgarden.org/lights.htm for additional details.

Carlsbad Village Pups on Parade

Give your pooch a chance to strut his stuff at the Carlsbad Pups on Parade on Sunday, Dec. 9 from 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Starting at The Shops at Village Faire, canines and their owners have the opportunity to have their photos taken in front of the community holiday tree with individual photos and a group photo at 12:30 p.m., march in a holiday parade led by Santa at 12:45 p.m., and browse through goodies from petconnected vendors, dog rescue groups, and pet charities.

Dogs of all shapes, sizes and breed are welcome. Holiday dress is encouraged, get festive!

For more information, visit carlsbad-village.com.

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22 nd Annual Paul Ecke Poinsetta Ball

The Magdalena Ecke Family YMCA proudly presents the 22nd Annual Paul Ecke, Jr. Poinsettia Ball on Saturday, Dec. 8 in the Gary E. Biszantz Family Gymnasium.

This important gala fundraiser and community holiday tradition will strive to raise $100,000 for the YMCA’s Financial Assistance and Community Connections partnerships to ensure all children, families and seniors in our community have access to enriching programs, regardless of economic standing or background.

Last year, nearly 3,000 scholarships were given to those who need the Y most, in addition to partnering with six agencies to give summer camp experiences to hundreds of children dealing with poverty, abuse or neglect.

This year’s event will honor the generous Biszantz Family for their long history of support for the Magdalena Ecke Family YMCA. The event will also feature guest speaker, Derek Thomas, who grew up as a Y kid and became a teen camp counselor later surviving a near death accident in 2010 near Bishop, CA. The event will also include a festive cocktail hour, fine dining by Roppongi Catering, dancing and entertainment by Atomic Groove, enthusiastic auction bidding and an array of beautiful poinsettia plants.

For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.ecke. ymca.org/poinsettiaball.html, or call 760-942-9622, ext. 1014.

Lisa Hildabrand, Carlsbad City Manager to Retire

Hildabrand, a 21 year veteran to the City of Carlsbad, announced her plans to retire from her position as Carlsbad City Manager at the end of the year. In 1991 Hildabrand joined the city as Finance Director before being named Assistant City Manager in 2005 followed by City Manager in 2008.

As Finance Director, Hildabrand introduced the city’s current ten year budget forecasting system, and has been widely attributed to Carlsbad’s strong fiscal health. Hildabrand’s will continue her role as City Manager through Dec. 24th.

The City Council will begin the recruitment process for a new City Manager at the beginning of 2013.

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Upcoming Events at the Museum of Making Music

The Museum of Making Music will present the Local Flavor Concert Series on Friday, Dec. 7th at 7 p.m. Highlighting five-piece rock band Mad Traffic and sponsored by Flippin’ Pizza/Knockout Pizza and Stone Brewing, the event will provide both music to attendees ears as well as local food and beverages. Mad Traffic is made up of San Diego residents who have played alongside The Violent Femmes, and many more. Tickets are $10 and include a slice of pizza and a beverage.

The fun continues on Saturday, Jan. 12th at 7 p.m. with a performance by the David Borgo Quartet – a group made up of sopranino, soprano, alto and tenor saxophones, Joshua White on piano, Rob Thorsen on bass, and Duncan Moore on drums. Tickets are $20, or $15 for museum members.

General hours to the Museum are Tuesday – Sunday from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. General admission is $8, $5 for students, seniors and military, and children five and under are free.

For more information on the Museum of Making Music, visit www. museumofmakingmusic.org.

Girl Scouts Urban Campout

Five hundred San Diegans are back from a fantastic, warpspeed voyage to keep Girl Scouting available and affordable for more than 31,000 local girls. Urban Campout 2012: A Space Odyssey launched mid-September at the San Diego Air & Space Museum. Qualcomm was presenting sponsor for Girl Scouts San Diego’s 15th annual “fun fundraiser for grown-ups,” which netted $300,000.

Partygoers in space-age and TGIF casual attire celebrated Girl Scouting’s 100th anniversary. They met NASA astronaut Sherwood “Woody” Spring, heard from Mayor Jerry Sanders, got Lost in Space with TV actress June Lockhart (who also starred in the Lassie series), danced to live music by Haute Chile, enjoyed a performance by the Girl Scouts San Diego Glee Chorus, and played flight simulator games.

Attendees included Girl Scouts board member and Strategic Planning Committee chair Hollyce Phillips; her husband, Robert Phillips; and Urban Campout committee member Denise Scott, all Carlsbad residents.

Carlsbad Historical Society Looks to Add New Displays in 2013

The Carlsbad Historical Society has been promoting, enhancing and preserving the history of the area since 1975. The organization is dedicated to reaching out to the community through educational and social events. In the coming year, the Society looks to enhance the property with new displays. Members have applied for a grant from the Carlsbad Charitable Foundation to finish the barn displays and to add a paleontology display. Many remains dating over 100 million years were found in North County, particularly in Carlsbad, and are currently displayed at the Natural History Museum in Balboa Park. A curator there is helping the Carlsbad Historical Society track the most significant ones. Tax deductible donations to the Carlsbad Historical Society are welcome in assisting with funding these displays.

To learn more about the Carlsbad Historical Society, visit www.carslsbadhistoricalsociety.com. Volunteers are always welcome in the following areas: Friday docent, 3rd grade tours, school presentations, private tours with Victorian teas, Carlsbad history research, and photo collection management. Tours of the gardens and museum [located at 258 Beech St.in downtown Carlsbad] run Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays between 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Private tours are given on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Call 760-434-9189 or email cbadhistory@yahoo.com for details.

Tri-City Medical Center Carlsbad Marathon & Half Marathon Hosts Retired Shoe Drive The Tri-City Medical Center Carlsbad Marathon & Half Marathon is hosting a retired shoe drive in partnership with Share Your Soles, a non-profit organization that distributes shoes to impoverished people throughout the world. Race participants and the general public are encouraged to bring their gentlyused shoes of all types to the race weekend’s Health and Lifestyle Expo which will be held on Friday, Jan. 20 (2 to 6 p.m.), Saturday, Jan. 21 (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.) and Sunday, Jan. 22 (7 a.m. to noon.) under the Big Top tent at the Westfield Plaza Camino Real, located at 2525 El Camino Real in Carlsbad. Share Your Soles will put all your retired shoes to good use. Founded in 1999, Share Your Soles has distributed tens of thousands of pairs of shoes to poverty-stricken children and adults everywhere from Appalachia to Africa. Over 10,000 runners and walkers from all over the US and many foreign countries are expected to participate in the sold-out Tri-City Medical Center Carlsbad Marathon & Half Marathon set for Jan. 22. The 26.2 and 13.1-mile courses will take participants through Carlsbad Village, along historic Pacific Coast Highway and past numerous Carlsbad points of interest. Both races start and finish at Westfield Plaza Camino Real in Carlsbad. For more information on the Tri-City Medical Center Carlsbad Marathon & Half Marathon, visit www.carlsbadmarathon.com. For more information on Share Your Soles, visit www.shareyoursoles.org.

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1. Stacy Matseas, Girl Scouts board member Hollyce Phillips and Patricia Senae attend the Girl Scouts San Diego Urban Campout 2012: A Space Odyssey 2. Brothers 6-year-old Lucas Canez and 9-year-old Julian Canez share the Grand Prize of a skateboard and pads donated by Mike McGill, from McGill’s Skateshop in Encinitas, at the City of Carlsbad’s Teen Open Studios 3. Thumbs up for the Carlsbad Street Fair 4. Costumed attendees at the Girl Scouts San Diego Urban Campout 2012: A Space Odyssey, Debbie and Mike Rider, Paulette Mello, and Denise Scott

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he Annual Seaside Soiree Fundraiser, put on by SD Coastkeeper, was, literally, a breath of fresh air. This year’s cocktail party, held at Del Mar Powerhouse Community Center, featured a cocktail reception, behind-the-scenes updates about the work Coastkeeper is doing and one-on-one access to staff, board members and experts. To learn more about how to become involved in the organization, visit www. sdcoastkeeper.org. With you, we can protect San Diego’s aquatic playgrounds. ¢

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The luxury service

realtor Putting Clients’ Needs First

by Michelle Tremblay | photos by Michael Bielecki

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philosophy for success is simple,” stated San Diego luxury service broker, and 92011 resident, Steve Lincoln. “Always put your clients’ interests before your own. Keep your clients informed throughout each stage of their real estate pursuit and transaction. Give your clients 100% effort, return phone calls promptly, and sustain the relationships you build with them.”

Steve, along with his wife, Diana, have remained true to this practice. As a result,

they have built Aviara Resort Properties, a member of the Lincoln Realty Group, into a successful niche real estate brand, with a focus on the 92011 zip code.

With a real estate career that spans over twenty-two years, Steve has spent the majority of his professional life, selling the real estate interests for Fortune 500 companies such as, Goldman Sachs and the Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts. In 2009, he decided to use his real estate knowledge, customer service and sales expertise to open Lincoln Realty Group, with a specific goal in mind. “The motivation

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and direction behind starting the business was to develop a preeminent service-oriented Real Estate Brokerage, with an emphasis on providing the type of experience one comes to expect from staying in a ‘five-diamond’ hotel, where the clients’ needs are anticipated and fulfilled without fault,” explained Steve.

Just two years after starting up Lincoln Realty Group, Steve, who is a graduate of the Realtors Institute and holds a California Brokers License, has become one of San Diego’s top realtors.

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championed some imperative efforts to keep the community safe and prosperous. Some of these efforts include helping to implement speed indicators and reduce speed limits in Aviara, reversing a decision on a zoning change that would burden local roads and schools, and working with city officials to decrease traffic noise by resurfacing neighboring roads. Steve believes working on these worthwhile causes not only enhances the quality of life for residents here in Carlsbad, but also benefits home values.

Having been described by his clients as knowledgeable, trustworthy, honest, and an “all-star” broker, Steve’s commitment to his clients and his community has earned him well-deserved praise. “I put my clients’ needs and the protection of their interests as the absolute goal,” said Steve.

“Commissions are the byproduct of that pursuit.” ¢

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or over 60 years now, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Carlsbad have inspired the youth of the community by offering educational, enriching and fun experiences for thousands of children. The Clubs are a place for youth to call their own and develop a sense of belonging in values based programs. The 100% private donor supported Clubs thrive due to the passion of the leaders and volunteers, the dedication of families and the affordable and coveted programs that are in place. We had the opportunity to watch boys and girls in action while they worked together as a team, respected one another, and took on leadership roles all while having fun. Pat Maldi, Director of Marketing and Special Events for the Clubs, shared with us why The Boys & Girls Clubs of Carlsbad has become a vital part of the Carlsbad community. There are exciting thing happening in 2013, specifically with the Bressi Ranch Clubhouse grand opening in January. Hundreds of boys and girls who have been waiting to get in on the fun, will now have the opportunity to be part of the Club! As the Clubs celebrate sixty years of serving Carlsbad kids, they are looking forward to continuing to impact the community for another sixty plus years!

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“Our buildings may look like bricks and mortar to someone walking down the street, but lives are changed within our walls.” ~Pat Maldi

Director of Marketing & Special Events Boys & Girls Clubs of Carlsbad

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Q&A with Pat Maldi,

Director of Marketing & Special Events

call their own. Our Village Branch includes a dedicated teen center, swimming pool, gym, homework room, technology lab, art room, and patio. The Bressi Ranch Clubhouse includes similar facilities plus a dance/drama room, music studio, kitchen, and large games room.

92011: Phase 2 of the Bressi Ranch Clubhouse is underway. What’s the timeline for completion and when complete, what will the facilities consist of?

Maldi: The last phase of the Bressi Ranch Clubhouse will be completed in January 2013. We are so excited! Currently there are nearly 200 kids on the waiting list, and we look forward to wiping that out.

92011: How many children does each Club service on a daily basis?

Maldi: We currently serve about 300 kids daily – with the opening of the entire Bressi Clubhouse we will be serving about 500 kids each and every day. That does not include the youth that participate in our leagues, middle

92011: What is the history behind the Carlsbad Boys & Girls Clubs?

Describe the two Clubs available for Carlsbad community members.

Maldi: Boys & Girls Clubs of Carlsbad has served nearly 75,000 youth since

school sports programs, and other outreach activities.

was the same year the City of Carlsbad was incorporated). At first, the Club

92011: Describe your After School Programs. Teens Program. Kids Camp Programs.

Maldi: At the Boys & Girls Club, it’s up to the child to choose what to do.

functioned mostly as a recreational site where young boys found a safe, fun-

They walk in, swipe their membership card, and it’s their clubhouse. They

filled nurturing environment. It served as a “home away from home” for many

can work on a power point presentation in the computer lab, participate in art

single-parent working families.

projects, get their homework done, play a game in the gym, or take a dip in

it opened its doors in 1952 as the Carlsbad Boys Club (coincidentally that

the pool.

In 1992, the Club officially changed its name to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Carlsbad, following the lead of the national organization to include females

Members are given the freedom to make their own choices of what activities

in its daily programming. Today, the Club emphasizes teaching positive life

they’d like to participate in, gaining independence and self-confidence in the

skills, provides educational enhancement, as well as a full spectrum of arts,

process.

recreation, and leadership development opportunities.

There are also “clubs within the club” like Smart Girls, Reading Club, Garden Over the past 60 years, the Club’s original location on Roosevelt Street in

Club, Cooking Club, Triple Play, Torch/Keystone Leadership Clubs, and

the Village of Carlsbad has been renovated five times. The most recent

Music Club. Kids earn points by participating in activities, and get to “spend”

renovation, completed in 1999, marked the most dramatic changes in the

the points at the end of the month on prizes. In this way, they learn the

Club with the addition of a dedicated technology center, covered swimming

importance of being involved in what life has to offer.

pool, gym, and teen center. A second facility, housed in a mobile unit, was established in 1982 in La Costa to serve the southern sector of the city.

The teens (13 - 18) have their own dedicated area and lounge featuring a big screen TV, computers with internet access, and games. It gives the teens

When it was originally established, the La Costa Branch was intended for

a place to hang out and call their own. Keystone Club is one of our premier

temporary duty. Due to the tremendous growth in that part of the city, it was

youth leadership and service programs. Designed to help teens become

literally bursting at the seams. In 2005, the Club forged ahead with their

leaders, Keystone members elect officers, choose their own activities, and

dream to build a new state-of-the-art Clubhouse in the geographic center of

plan and implement community service projects.

our city – Bressi Ranch.

that site began serving a limited number of children when it partially opened

92011: How does one get their kids involved with the programs at the Clubs?

Maldi: It’s easy – fill out an application, pay the annual membership fee of

in 2011. Concurrently, the La Costa Branch was closed. We are currently

$25 and that’s it!

Phased construction began in 2008 on the Bressi Ranch Clubhouse, and

completing the last phase of construction, and look forward to serving 300 children daily at the Bressi Clubhouse. Another 200 youngsters participate in the Village Branch after-school program.

92011: What facilities and amenities do you have at the Clubs for boys & girls to use?

Maldi: Our Clubhouses satisfy that age-old desire for kids to have a place to

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92011: Tell us about your staff and how they are trained to provide educational, enriching and fun opportunities for the children.

Maldi: Our Youth Development Professionals participate in trainings provided

by Boys & Girls Clubs of America, are CPR-certified, and have undergone rigorous background checks.

Carlsbad boys & girls clubs | AWARDS

92011: What are the fees involved with having boys and girls attend programs at the Clubs? Do you have scholarship and/or financial aid opportunities for families?

Maldi: There is a $25 annual membership fee – this is

• Named #1 Club in the nation by Boys & Girls Clubs of America (2004) • Winner of 17 Marketing & Communications Awards by Boys & Girls Clubs of America (2006-2012) • National Organization on Disability Award Recognition for PALS program (2007) • Club Alumni Greg Nelson inducted into Boys & Girls Clubs of America National Hall of Fame (joining notables such as Denzel Washington, Jennifer Lopez, and Collin Powell) – (2008) • Non-profit Organization of the Year by Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce (2012) • Spirit of Carol Seligman Award given to Director of Marketing/Events Pat Maldi by North County Philanthropy Council (2012)

being raised to $50 in 2013 (first raise in 20+ years). In addition, there is a

Financial aid is available for all fees; no child is ever turned away due to

92011: You have a Wish List on your website. How does one go about providing items you are in need of? What are your top five biggest needs?

Maldi: Items on our “wish list” can be donated to either Clubhouse location,

inability to pay.

or people wishing to donate can call and we will pick them up. Currently, our

$50/month fee for the after school program. Full day kids camps are offered when school is not in session; those run about $20/day. Transportation from school to the Club is also offered at a nominal fee (depending upon distance).

five biggest needs are: buses/vans for transportation, new computers for the

92011: Tell us about how one goes about becoming a sponsor or supporting the Boys & Girls Clubs financially.

Maldi: It’s easy to become a sponsor and there’s a myriad of ways to support

new Clubhouse, arts and crafts supplies, large game tables (ie: foosball, ping

– by making a donation, becoming a sponsor of a sports team or at a special

92011: What sets the Carlsbad Boys & Girls Clubs apart from other Boys & Girls Clubs?

Maldi: Each Boys & Girls Club is independently operated, and is responsible

event, or becoming a board member.

pong, shuffleboard, etc.), and computer software.

92011: Do you have opportunities for community members to volunteer their time? If so, please tell us the opportunities available.

Maldi: Volunteer opportunities are available – working with the kids directly,

for their own fundraising, programming, strategic planning, etc. With little

being a board member, being a member of a special fundraising event

routinely say that the Club not only had a huge impact on their future, but that

committee, or volunteering the day of a special event.

being a part of the Club actually saved their lives. Our buildings may look

fanfare or commotion, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Carlsbad has become a vital part of the Carlsbad community’s social safety net. Many of our alumni

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at a glance Full Name: Established: Locations:

Website: Email: Phone: Fax: Facebook: Hours:

Enrollment:

Boys & Girls Clubs of Carlsbad 1952 Village Branch 3115 Roosevelt Street Carlsbad 92008, 760-729-0956 Bressi Ranch Clubhouse 2730 Bressi Ranch Way, Carlsbad 92011, 760-683-5106 Administrative Office P.O. Box 913, Carlsbad 92018 760-729-0207 Website: www.bgccarlsbad.org info@bgccarlsbad.org 760-729-0207 760-729-2279 BoysandGirlsClubsofCarlsbad Monday-Friday 2-6 pm (8 p.m. and later for teens), 7 a.m. – 6 p.m. on school holidays 1,000+ boys & girls

like bricks and mortar to someone walking down the street, but lives are changed within our walls.

Our Clubhouse is filled with stories of success, and we are proud of the accomplishments so many of our members have achieved. We are extremely grateful for the amazing generosity of our donors and volunteers, as they are the true investors in our mission.

92011: What are some of the most popular fundraising events the Clubs host every year?

Maldi: April: Annual Golf Tournament presented by TaylorMade® at Aviara Golf Club July: Vigilucci’s Beach Bocce World Championship at Dog Beach in Del Mar September: Annual Gala at La Costa Resort and Spa October: LC35 Annual Poker Tournament at The Crossings in Carlsbad November: Annual Wine Tasting at La Costa Wine Company, Shop Under the Stars at Carlsbad Premium Outlets

92011: Are there any exciting new projects, developments or programs coming to the Clubs you would like to share?

Maldi: The most exciting new development is the opening of our state-of-the-art Clubhouse in Bressi Ranch in January!!

92011: If you could grant one wish to the Carlsbad Boys & Girls Clubs, what would that be?

Maldi: One wish would be to establish a foundation, to ensure the financial health of our organization. The Boys & Girls Clubs of Carlsbad is 100% funded by local donors. Each year, we start at zero and raise nearly $1.5 million for operating costs. Much of that money is to provide scholarships for our members – even though the cost is very low, many cannot afford it. As we celebrate sixty years of serving Carlsbad kids, it would be a bonus to be fiscally secure so we can continue to impact our community for another sixty plus years! 

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All About discovery Dr. Erika Sanchez, Principal of Pacific Academy, Achieves Just the Right Balance

by JENNIFER FRAKES | photos by Soul of Photography

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n 2010, Dr. Erika Sanchez moved to Carlsbad to become the Principal of Pacific Academy, a job she loves in an area that has lived up to all her expectations. “Since my daughter, Giana and I moved to Carlsbad from Orange County, we have absolutely loved it here. We have enjoyed discovering all that Carlsbad, Encinitas and San Diego as a whole have to offer,” revealed Dr. Sanchez. She and Giana are especially fond of LEGOLAND®, La Jolla, Balboa Park and Old Town.

As Principal of Pacific Academy, Dr. Sanchez has the opportunity to take her teaching and theoretical experience and apply it firsthand. Prior to her current position, she served as the director of an educational non-profit, overseeing college counseling for at-risk students. She has also been in the classroom with students, teaching third grade up to college level. “I honestly love what I do. It is such a gift to watch kids develop their talents and start to understand that education is really a process of self-discovery,” stated Dr. Sanchez. Pacific Academy is a private Name: Erika Sanchez, Ph.D. college preparatory Age: 36 school for grades Profession: Principal - Pacific Academy; Encinitas seven through Family: Giana Reenan, 6 twelve that, Education: BA, USCS - Latin American Studies & Psychology according to Dr. MA, UCI - Sociology Sanchez, “brings Ph.D., UCI - Sociology dynamic education to life by creating individualized learning options, project-based learning and providing interdisciplinary teaching.”

Looking to the future, Dr. Sanchez sees Pacific Academy growing both in numbers of students and in physical space. In fact, she would love to add music, dance and art studios to the campus.

When Dr. Sanchez is not at work at Pacific Academy, she can often be found volunteering at Pacific Rim in Carlsbad, where Giana attends first grade. “Giana is my constant reminder of what I want for her and all children—the opportunity to be who they are meant to be. I love being a mom and am grateful to the insight motherhood offers,” declared Dr. Sanchez. She is also thankful that she is able to regularly see her extended family, especially since they are scattered across California and the United States. Dr. Sanchez is an avid runner and yoga enthusiast who enjoys writing, reading, hiking, tennis and speaking Spanish with Pacific Academy students from Mexico and Guatemala. Although juggling work, motherhood and her hobbies can be difficult at times, Dr. Sanchez is up to the challenge and hopes to serve as a role model for her daughter in achieving just the right work/life balance. 

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bands from San Diego County and surrounding areas competed in parade and field show competitions in late October at Mt. Carmel High School. The 36th Annual Tournament of Bands featured a lively parade down Paseo Montalban, friendly competition for award placement, and enjoyable concessions.

Congratulations to all winners and participants! ¢

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as Taffy

Bookstore Manager Taffy Cannon Enjoys Sweet Success in Fundraising by wynne love | photos by Soul of Photography

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Name: Community: Volunteer Affiliation: Occupation:

Family:

Name of Group: Group’s Purpose:

Board Members: Contact:

Taffy Cannon Northeast Carlsbad Friends of the Carlsbad Library President and Friends Bookstore Manager I am the author of fourteen published novels, mostly mysteries, in which a great many people die, often unpleasantly. Justice is generally served by the end. www.taffycannon.com My husband, Bill Kamenjarin, is a civil law mediator and President of the North County Bar, and our daughter Melissa is a UCLA honors graduate now living and working in Ventura County. Bill is a former Carlsbad Library Board Trustee, and Melissa has worked in all three library branches Friends of the Library of Carlsbad, CA, Inc. We’re here to help the Library any way we can, though our primary function currently is to raise money to augment the Library budget for special programs and materials. The Friends provide funding for the Summer Reading Program and Carlsbad Reads Together, and pay for new technology needs as well as many new books, including multiple copies of bestsellers.

Vice President Linda Sarnowsky, Treasurer Ed Bauman, Secretary Pat Hansen.

760-602-2020, carlsbadfriends@sandwich.net

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he Carlsbad City Libraries are some of the most impressive in the county. The Cole and Dove libraries, both either new or newly renovated as of 2000, house hundreds of thousands of books, host numerous community events, and offer their visitors a wide array of amenities and a beautiful place to read.

Patrons have Taffy Cannon to thank for much of that. When Taffy and her husband, Bill, moved from Los Angeles to northeast Carlsbad in 1990, Taffy found her new library and got involved immediately. “We weren’t even unpacked when I joined the Friends,” said Taffy. “I was on the Board six months after we moved here – and have been ever since.”

An active member of the Friends of the Carlsbad City Libraries and an accomplished author herself, Taffy now works as the Bookstore Manager at the Dove Lane branch as well. The libraries have come to rely on Taffy and her fellow volunteers to raise funds for their programs, to the tune of $100,000 a year.

“That means selling a lot of books,” said Taffy.

The bookstore is open for business Monday through Saturday, and sells gently-used books, magazines, greeting cards, puzzles, sheet music, vintage records, videos, CDs, tapes, and audio books. The funds raised support projects like renovating the Children’s Garden and funding the annual Summer Reading program.

“The bonus is that all kinds of books find wonderful new homes,” added Taffy.

With the funds Taffy’s work so reliably generates, the library now gives free “as-new” books to every child who registers for the Summer Reading program. “I love to see children becoming enthusiastic readers,” reported Taffy. “This year we gave away 4,000 books to Carlsbad children.”

Support of the library is a family affair. Taffy’s husband, Bill Kamenjarin, a civil law mediator and President of the North County Bar, was also a former Carlsbad Library Board Trustee. Taffy’s daughter, Melissa, a UCLA grad now working in Ventura County, has worked in all three Carlsbad library branches.

Taffy invites you to support the libraries by participating in the holiday gift-giving starting December 3rd, shopping at the bookstore, or volunteering your time by calling the Library Volunteer Coordinator at 760-434-2877. 

The Holiday Basket Drive: Giving Impoverished Families their Dignity and More

by LINDA FRABL

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t may be the season to be jolly, but for those less fortunate, ‘tis the season of despair.

Enter the Holiday Basket Drive, organized by the Encinitas-based Community Resource Center, North County Collaboration…

Founded 30 years ago, the Holiday Basket Drive began as merely a small distribution of baskets to approximately 50 families in need.

Today, the baskets have been replaced by a “shopping experience” for over 1,500 households in need, and thanks to over 200 organizations and nearly 2,000 volunteers, the drive is the largest distribution of its kind in San Diego County! As Linda Hayes, a dedicated Holiday Basket Drive volunteer for more than twenty years, exclaimed, “The program’s goal is to make a family in need feel that they are holiday shopping like everyone else.”

Thus, needy families are invited to shop

with dignity at a “no cost store” that has been created at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. Families “shop” by pushing actual shopping carts through a Costco-esque warehouse-like area the size of a football field. The “store” items consist of toys, canned goods, and a mix of new and gently used jackets, coats, blankets, linens, baby items, and more.

The participating families must be pre-screened and registered through the Community Resource Center, and if they qualify, they will receive an appointment time to “shop” during the three-day distribution period (December 14-16).

All merchandise is supplied by the numerous clothing / food / toy drives throughout San Diego, and the program is aided by grants from the county of San Diego and the cities of Encinitas and Solana Beach. In addition, TaylorMade® and Coldwell Banker, along with the Board of Realtors, provide the largest corporate food drives for the program. If you as

an individual, or your organization (boy/girl scout troop, school charity, etc.) would like to contribute to the Holiday Basket Drive, either as a volunteer or as a provider, the Community Resource Center’s website, www.crcncc.org, has detailed templates and helpful suggestions for setting up your own distribution site.

Summing up the worthwhile cause, Linda said, “The program directly connects thousands in the community who want to help thousands in the community who need the help. Adults and children alike learn about the needs in our own community, and are presented with tangible ways to make a difference.” ¢

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A SUNNY WONDERLAND Five Great Places to Find Snow this Season

by Wynne Love

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get a secret satisfaction out of sunning myself by the beach in the middle of December. But I must admit I sometimes pine for that cool, crisp weather that makes sweaters and hot chocolate a necessity. So here: a list of places where you can get your dose of “winter” right here in sunny San Diego County.

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Some local parks host their own snow days where they manufacture snow for sledding and snow play.

Check yours, or swing by Hilltop Park Recreation Center’s Winter Wonderland event in Rancho Peñasquitos on Saturday, December 1st, from 11-3.

Some amusement parks create snow areas as well.

Check out LEGOLAND’s Holiday Snow Days and SeaWorld’s SnowWorld, open through December.

While you can sometimes find snowy peaks and spectacular views off local climbs like Iron Mountain, Mount Woodson, and Cowles Mountain, word on the street is that the best place to play in the snow is on Mount Laguna. Call the Mount Laguna Lodge at 619-473-8533 for details, and time your arrival just long enough after a good snowfall so that you don’t get turned away due to driving conditions. Go sledding, have a snowball fight, and enjoy a hot chocolate in nearby Pine Valley.

Little ones may enjoy the Pacific Southwest Railway Museum’s Santa Train North Pole Limited. While there’s no snow in the forecast, this “polar express” train ride leaves from the Campo train depot and takes the passengers and their elf hosts to the North Pole where Santa joins them for the return trip. Rides are held weekend days through December 22nd started at $20 a seat. Find out more at sdrm.org/npl.

Up for a more daring adventure? Find snowcapped peaks an hour’s drive away at Palomar Mountain, in Julian, or up Stonewall Peak near Cuyamaca. Or, head to the top of Mount San Jacinto in Idyllwild. The park is open during the renovation of the visitor’s center, as is the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway, a smooth gondola ride to the summit.

Get the latest trail news about the San Jacinto trail at www.parks.ca.gov or tickets for the tramway at www.pstramway.com. 

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Mother Nature Can’t Do It Alone

by KATHY LOY

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hen you say “San Diego, California” almost anywhere in the country, people immediately think of beautiful weather and gorgeous beaches. San Diego Coastkeeper is an organization that wants to keep our most important natural resource healthy and thriving for everyone to enjoy for years to come.

In 1995, San Diego Coastkeeper was launched as a two-person team focused on combating the chronic pollution of San Diego Bay. Today, the organization is part of the larger International Waterkeeper Alliance which includes nearly 200 programs headed by Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. Locally, Coastkeeper uses community outreach, education and advocacy efforts, to empower thousands of San Diegans to be stewards of clean water and a healthy coastal ecosystem. “We are more than 15 full-time biologists, activists and lawyers working together and with the community to protect and restore San Diego’s bays, beaches, ocean and the inland creeks, rivers and lakes that feed into them,” explained Megan Baehrens, Executive Director for the organization.

San Diego Coastkeeper hosts several events each year aimed at making our beaches cleaner and

our water safer. “We host bi-monthly beach cleanups to encourage residents to help remove trash from our beaches before it makes its way into the ocean,” said Megan.

They also educate residents on water quality issues and local water policies that affect all of us.

A Pollution Hotline has been set up so contamination can be stopped at the source. “Somewhere around 80% of marine debris starts on land. This means that litter you see floating around your neighborhood or outside of your grocery store will eventually find its way to our beaches and waters,” explained Megan.

The Waterkeeper concept dates back to a 19th-century English tradition where Riverkeepers would guard private streams so that waters remained healthy, well stocked and free of poachers. In the 1980’s, fishermen in the United States saw polluters as modern day thieves of our public resources, so waterkeeper organizations spread across the country to protect rivers, lakes, bays, sounds and coastal waters. To get involved locally, attend a monthly water quality monitoring event, be trained as a volunteer, or participate in a beach cleanup. Regardless of what you choose, do something to keep San Diego waterways as pristine as Mother Nature intended. ¢

Exercise Specialist Marylene Rosa and the Pink Ribbon Program Help Breast Cancer Surgery Survivors Feel Fit Again!

by LINDA FRABL

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fter undergoing breast cancer surgery, it is difficult for women to get back into a regular fitness regimen. Having a mastectomy or a lumpectomy frequently results in loss of mobility in the shoulders and arms, as well as breathing difficulties associated with weakened abdominal muscles, and even weight gain due to steroid drug use. The Pink Ribbon Program, a physical conditioning treatment plan geared specifically for breast cancer post-op survivors, has enabled survivors to recover quickly with promising results.

Marylene Rosa Kuhlmann, a 4S Ranch-based certified Breast Cancer Exercise Specialist with the Pink Ribbon Program (the only one in San Diego for the time being), lost her own friend to breast cancer 12 years ago. Shortly thereafter, while studying for her certification in Fitness Training, Marylene came across the Pink Ribbon Program’s website and discovered that its founder, Doreen Puglisi, is an exercise instructor/physiologist who had her own double mastectomy. After attending the program’s workshop at Saint Mary’s Regional Medical Center in Reno, Marylene recalled, “I immediately knew that I would bring the Pink Ribbon Program to San Diego and that I would devote my career to helping the fighters and survivors.”

The program provides two individualized sessions a week (each session lasts 30-45 minutes) for a period of eight weeks. In her studio,

Personally Fit, Inc., Marylene uses a Dyna band (elastic band) and a Stability ball to help her clients with warm-ups, personalized exercises, and stretching.

She added, “My goal is to make my clients feel better and walk taller on every single session we spend together. Seeing their transformation is so rewarding!”

The whole experience has allowed Marylene to become much more than just a fitness instructor; she is also a caring supporter advocating the best treatment for her clients. She elaborated, “I am somebody who my clients can call at any time, even if it’s just to give them advice on nutrition. For the ones who are still going through chemo or radiation therapy, I am part of the team of specialists communicating with their oncologist and their physician. Friendships with my clients are established quickly.” Marylene is currently developing a cancer fitness program for other types of cancer patients. She is dedicated to helping people accomplish goals to improve their quality of life.

For more information on the Pink Ribbon Program or other fitness related questions, visit www.pinkriboonprogram.com or contact Marylene directly. ¢

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Spend time together doing something special. Go on a special outing, share a special meal, decorate, shop, or volunteer together.

their work while making a gift to others. For instance, families can enjoy wonderful soups made by women of the Tomorrow Project. Check them out at www.sdwbp.org.

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Give them the gift of your service by offering up your help and skills: Computer help, babysitting, housecleaning, yard work, or other household projects.

Rather than exchanging gifts, agree on an outing or exciting new adventure you can enjoy together: Trapeze classes, surfing, or going camping or sledding together.

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One family enjoys planning “mystery outings,” where one member takes the others to a surprise location to share something special, whether it’s an activity or something beautiful to look at. Another loved her “Twelve Days of Christmas” gift, made up of trinkets that always had something to do with the number and the song. Come up with your own fun twist on a modest gift to turn a small gesture into a grand one.

Many folks feel a simple, heartfelt note is as meaningful to them as any gift. Some have enjoyed when friends and family share a favorite book or poem, or make a gift of a great photograph or scrapbook page that celebrates a shared memory. 

The Gifts You Can Use. Embrace consumables. The beauty of these gifts is that they don’t get left languishing on the shelf: Tickets to an event, flowers, fudge, cookies, or other homemade treats.

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AT A GLANCE

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Recreation News “After an exciting end to our Fall Recreational Season, I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the coaches, volunteers, and especially the kids for making this past season one of the best we’ve had at Carlsbad Lightning. We have also completed our All-Star Tryouts.

We look forward to watching them compete at the various All-Star tournaments over the holiday period.” – Heather Hillard, CLSC Director of Recreation

UPCOMING REC EVENTS 2013 Junior World Cup Winter League: Feb. 23 – Mar. 30 3 day Holiday Rec Camp: Dec. 26 – 28

Competitive News “After recently finishing the season, we wanted to send huge congratulations to all of our 55 competitive teams on a very successful season. We had 13 teams finish either 1st or 2nd in their respective leagues. The boys program played 264 games with a record of 115 wins, 65 ties and 84 losses. The girls program played 295 games with a record of 135 wins, 69 ties and 91 losses. Our competitive program is proving to be one of the best around. A special thanks goes out to all of our coaches for their dedication towards our programs.” - Michael Duggan, CLSC Director of Coaching.

1st Place Teams: Gu17 red, Gu13 red, Gu9 white, Bu12 Red, and Bu11 black 2nd Place Teams: Gu9 red, Gu9 black, Gu11 red , Gu12 red , Gu15 black, Bu8 black, Bu9 white, Bu11 white, and Bu19 red UPCOMING COMPETITIVE EVENTS 3 day Holiday Competitive Camp : Dec. 26 - 28 Carlsbad Premier Cup 2013: Feb. 2 - 3

Elite News Congratulations to Elite Lightning players for making the Olympic Development Program (ODP) Winter Pool! Well done!

Girls: Jocelyn Panduro (Gu13 Red), Pascale Dumesnil (Gu15 Elite), & Sunny Dunphy (Gu15 Elite) Boys: Abel Chavez (Bu16 Elite), Nathaniel Bloom (Bu16 Elite), Jordi Lozada (Bu16 Elite), Rey Ortiz (Bu16 Elite), Issac Areanas (Bu16 Elite), Estaban Reyes (Bu17 Elite), & Blake Homan (Bu18 Elite) “We just wrapped up our Elite league and I have to say our teams over all represented our club the best way possible with both the GU15 and GU16 Elite Teams

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winning back-to-back League titles. GU14 finished in a very close 2nd, with both 17s boys and girls finishing in a very respectable 3rd place. The BU18 Elite Team also had a very impressive 3rd place finish.” - Michael Duggan, CLSC Director of CoachingCongratulations to all of the Elite Boys on their acceptances into the following colleges: 2012 BU18s Graduating Seniors Nick La Bounty - UCLA Connor O’Neill - USD Dan Nettles - University of Oregon Christopher Turner - University of Oregon Everett Newcombe - Chico State Kevin Critchlow - Cal State Monterey Bay Tyler Neal - Lane Community College in Oregon Alejandro Angula - Santana Community College in Irvine Walker Panek - Mira Costa Angel Ruiz - Mira Costa 2012 BU17s Graduating Seniors Pablo Gomez - Whittier College DD - University of Washington St Louis.

2013 BU18s Graduating Seniors (thus far...)

Ryan Blasena - San Diego State University Adam Allmeras - San Diego State University Drew Ramsey - Cal State University, Monterrey Bay

Girls’ acceptances listed next issue!

CLSC Goal of the Season Carlsbad Lightning is excited to announce their new goal of the year competition for the 2012/13 season. If you, or your daughter, son, brother, sister, nephew, niece, granddaughter, or grandson scored what you think is a marvelous goal and you have the video to prove it, they want to see it! Please send all initial entries to: paddy@ clsc.us. When State Cup is wrapped up they will no longer accept entries. The Directors of Coaching will then pick out what they believe are the ten best goals and voting will take place. Prizes for 1st – 3rd place. View initial entries on the CLSC Website. ¢

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:::: REAL ESTATE WATCH

Using a Self-Directed IRA to Invest in Real Estate

by SCOTT VOAK

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ver the first two months of hosting my own radio show, the subject and interviews that have drawn the most interest have been around the subject of investing retirement funds in real estate. People with corporate 401K programs are typically limited to the ability to borrow $50,000 from their account and repaying that over five years. It’s not really investing your retirement funds in real estate, it’s giving yourself a loan – that has to be paid back with after tax dollars. Nothing that builds tax free or tax deferred.

However, if you have an IRA, you have more options. With either a traditional IRA or a Roth IRA, you can convert your account to a self-directed IRA. Using a company that specializes in administering self-directed IRAs, you can invest in real estate, private companies, gold, etc. One of the main limitations is that you cannot personally benefit from the investment (in other words, no purchasing a vacation home or paying yourself to manage your properties).

In fact, it is even possible to use your IRA to invest in another company that purchases real estate with other investors, forming syndicates to help spread your risk (if you have a duplex and lose a tenant, you lose ½ your income, but if you are partners in a larger building, you can handle a tenant problem or situation where you lose a portion of your rent for awhile.) It is also possible to use your self-directed IRA as a down payment and take a loan against the property. This makes sense if you can generate enough cash flow to pay off the loan to coincide with your retirement since you won’t be pulling money out along the way, 100% of the positive cash flow can go to retire the loan so the property is free and clear and ready to fund your retirement years. ¢

Scott Voak, MBA – Broker CA DRE #01153157 10815 Rancho Bernardo Rd #390 San Diego, CA 92127 (888) 311-6311 Scott@VoakHomes.com

Scott Voak, the top selling agent since 2008 (data from SANDICOR MLS as of 11/9/2012) and the host of Real Estate Matters on AM 1450 at 6 p.m. weeknights, provided this information. Email him to subscribe to his weekly real estate newsletter – Monday Morning Coffee.

Recent Sales Activity Beds

Baths

Est SF

Price

7134 Pintail Dr

Address

Beds Baths Est SF 3

3

1947

482,000

Price

7074 Shoal Ct

Address

3

4

2456

691,195

1752 Vesper Ln

2

3

1875

530,000

6844 Moorhen Pl

3

3

2409

700,000

7362 Escallonia Ct

2

3

1691

540,001

1684 Fisherman Dr

5

4

3445

700,000

1760 Verdin Ct

4

3

2169

542,000

7023 Saltie Ct

3

4

2705

707,000

6663 Daylily Dr

4

3

2287

555,000

1552 Regatta Rd

3

2

2342

714,000

6458 Torreyanna Cir

3

2

1812

556,000

6979 Sweetwater St

4

4

2519

715,000

For the most comprehensive list of properties sold within the last several years, visit

7124 Lantana Ter

3

3

1701

559,000

7019 Saltie Ct

4

5

3009

718,000

7208 Manzanita St

4

2

1946

565,000

6907 Blue Orchid Ln

5

4

3321

735,000

1739 Geranium St

3

3

1892

570,000

6664 Towhee Ln

4

4

2848

735,000

7165 Willet Cir

3

3

2323

570,000

6941 Waters End Dr

4

4

2521

740,000

1644 Maritime Dr

4

5

3408

596,000

913 Merlo Ct

4

4

3300

742,000

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7397 Seafarer Pl

3

4

2155

598,000

6940 Clearwater St

3

3

2314

745,000

7022 Ivy St

4

3

2104

599,900

6778 Lonicera St

5

5

3300

750,000

6664 Sweetclover Ln

3

3

1893

610,705

6992 Sweetwater St

4

3

2340

755,000

7135 Pintail Dr

4

3

2323

618,000

7540 Navigator Cir

4

3

2500

765,000

1576 Cormorant Dr

3

3

1925

620,000

1756 Blackbird Cir

4

3

2877

770,000

6674 Sweetclover Ln

3

3

1893

624,990

6931 Wildrose Ter

5

3

2888

780,500

1538 Turquoise Dr

4

3

2275

635,000

939 Begonia Ct

5

3

2802

787,000

7362 SEAFARER Pl

3

3

2155

640,000

6578 Petunia Pl

4

5

3889

800,000

6496 Goldenbush Dr

4

3

2735

650,000

7463 Mermaid Ln

3

3

1946

815,000

553 Dew Point Ave

4

3

2220

655,000

7212 Sanderling Ct

4

4

3210

830,000

6466 Willow Pl

4

3

2735

660,000

6767 Follette St

4

4

3697

925,000

7358 Escallonia Ct

3

3

2155

662,000

6786 Lonicera St

4

5

3199

1,096,625

6776 Avena Ct

3

3

3043

675,000

7356 Melodia Ter

5

4

3649

1,110,000

928 Daisy Ave

3

2

2404

675,000

6711 Barberry Pl

3

3

2696

1,200,000

7247 Surfbird Cir

3

3

1845

679,500

7066 Heron Cir

5

5

4203

1,270,000

1549 Regatta Rd

3

2

2342

682,000

(complete list of homes sold in 92011 at www.92011magazine.com)

Information considered reliable, but not guaranteed. Please check with a licensed real estate professional for more information. Not all sales are listed.

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Three Local Teens Fight Bullying One Kid at a Time

by Kelley Gusich | photos by Zeena Gregg Photography

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alorous: Bullying has been a reality since David battled Goliath, but it was brought to the forefront of our consciousness one dark morning at Columbine High School, and our nation has been battling the bully ever since.

When Dimitar Gougov and Alex and Michael Bulkin saw the problem grow even larger with the advent of cyber-bullying, they heeded the call and launched the 3V movement.

Vigilant: The three saw bullying as a major issue in all of their schools, and felt it would be much more powerfully addressed from a student-to-student standpoint. Dimitar, Alex, and Michael are three highly involved and influential students, and they started the 3V movement “… because we can. We are doing this because we are kids that don’t get bullied; realizing this, we felt it would be easier to stand up for our peers who do get bullied.” The organization began at Del Norte and Cathedral Catholic High Schools, but has already expanded to Rancho Bernardo, St. Augustine, Bishop’s School, Torrey Pines, and St. Michael’s, with eight more schools in the works.

Victorious : The three ‘V’s stand for Vigilance, which representsawareness of the problem and a willingness to fight it, Valor, or bravery in the face of danger—to speak up and take action—and Victory. “If we all come together and agree to the 3V pledge there is no doubt in our minds that we will achieve Victory.” The three founders trumpet this from the rooftops, and if the over 1,100 members who’ve taken the 3V pledge are any indication, people are listening.

Virtually Unstoppable: 3V is sponsored by popular radio stations ENERGY 103.7 and KyXy 96.5, along with Honda, Mazda, and Audi of Escondido. The 3V men also raise money by selling T-shirts and soon sweatshirts and stickers that will improve and expand the program. The clothing is made to be appealing to kids, but also to showcase the positive message of the 3V movement: You don’t need to put others down to feel better about yourself.

To join or start a 3V club at your school, simply make a pledge to remain bully free, and/or contact the3vmovement@gmail.com. Dimitar, Alex and Michael shared this message: “When you take the 3V oath you agree to stand up for each and every individual. You agree not only to stand up for yourself, but for others that are victims of bullying.” ¢

3V Movement At A Glance Full Name of Group: The 3V Movement Year Established: 2011 Host schools: Cathedral Catholic High School/ Del Norte High School Number of Founders: 3 Number of Members (Total): 1,114 (as of 10/7/12) Contact Information: the3vmovement@gmail.com Twitter: @the3vmovement Instagram: @the3vmovement Facebook: www.facebook.com/3vclothingco

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“LOVE LETTERS” BY A. R. GURNEY, DIRECTED BY MAELYN GÁNDOLA Monday, Dec. 3 at 7:30 p.m.

This Pulitzer Prize nominated play centers on the hopes, ambitions, dreams and disappointments that have passed between two characters over a span of almost 50 years in the form of notes, letters and cards.

Featuring Jack Missett and Judi Sheppard Missett. Carlsbad City Library, Ruby G. Schulman Auditorium. www.carlsbadplayreaders.org.

PRIDE AND PREJUDICE Wednesday, Jan. 16 at 6 p.m.

CINEMA SERIES OF CARLSBAD INDEPENDENT & FOREIGN FILMS “THE SOUL OF INDIA” Saturday, Jan. 12 at 2 p.m.

2002, Not Rated, 86 min.

Join award-winning filmmaker Rick Ray as he presents his documentary that will transport you to the Taj Mahal, Himalayas and areas of India that few visitors see. Carlsbad City Library, Ruby G. Schulman Auditorium.

(FAMILY FUN) BRAVE Wednesday, Dec. 12 at 6 p.m.

THE PIRATES! BAND OF MISFITS Wednesday, Dec. 19 at 6 p.m.

(CELEBRATING 200 YEARS OF JANE AUSTEN’S “PRIDE AND PREJUDICE”)

BRIDE AND PREJUDICE Wednesday, Jan. 23 at 6 p.m.

BRIDGET JONES’S DIARY Wednesday, Jan. 30 at 6 p.m.

HOLIDAY CONCERTS ALLISON ADAMS TUCKER TRIO Sunday, Dec. 2 at 2 p.m.

Allison Adams Tucker will perform jazz and carols from around the world. Seating is limited.

Georgina Cole Library, Community Room. www.allisonadamstucker.com THE BAYOU BROTHERS Sunday, Dec. 9 at 2 p.m.

The Bayou Brothers, one of San Diego’s favorite Zydeco bands, will rock the audience into “Fat Tuesday” with family-oriented music.

Ticket sales begin at 1 p.m. Carlsbad City Library, Ruby G. Shulman Auditorium. www.bayoubrothers.net

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Internationally-acclaimed Paraguayan Harpist Alfredo Rolando Ortiz will perform folk, classical and popular holiday music and delight the audience with his original compositions. Seating is limited and first come, first serve. Carlsbad City Library Learning Center. For more information, visit www.alfredorolando-ortiz.com or call 760-602-2024.

WILLIAM D. CANNON ART GALLERY “FULL DECK: A SHORT HISTORY OF SKATE ART” Now through Dec. 30, 2012 An exhibition of over 275 skateboards, skate decks, photographs and artwork from the 1960s to present day. Carlsbad City Library Complex.

“2013 JURIED BIENNIAL EXHIBITION” Jan. 20 through March 9, 2013 The Cannon Art Gallery Juried Exhibitions have been recognized as one of SD County’s most significant showcases for artists who live, work or have a studio in the County. Carlsbad City Library Complex

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